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Top Weekend stories

'Every wedding is completely different': Meet the florist and venue stylist helping to turn couples' dreams into reality across Staffordshire and beyond

From weddings to birthday parties, flowers and decor are an integral part of many celebrations, transforming blank spaces and bringing a theme together.

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Lifestyle|Feb 15
Supporting image for story: 'Every wedding is completely different': Meet the florist and venue stylist helping to turn couples' dreams into reality across Staffordshire and beyond
Supporting image for story: The Hednesford author who opened her own bookshop and realised a childhood dream
The Hednesford author who opened her own bookshop and realised a childhood dream
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Weekend|Feb 14
Supporting image for story: 'I'm a Black Country baker who makes everything from chocolate concrete to cookies pies - you can visit my shop or catch me in my pink cake van on the road'
'I'm a Black Country baker who makes everything from chocolate concrete to cookies pies - you can visit my shop or catch me in my pink cake van on the road'
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Food and Drink|Feb 7
Supporting image for story: Meet the Shifnal artist whose work is inspired by her surrounding countryside and is appearing on TV's Landscape Artist of the Year
Meet the Shifnal artist whose work is inspired by her surrounding countryside and is appearing on TV's Landscape Artist of the Year
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Weekend|Jan 24
Supporting image for story: 'I started selling kids' clothes on TikTok while on maternity leave and now have my own boutique in Wolverhampton named after my children'
'I started selling kids' clothes on TikTok while on maternity leave and now have my own boutique in Wolverhampton named after my children'
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Lifestyle|Jan 24
Supporting image for story: 'I left my marketing job to become an interior designer in Stafford. I trained with a renowned London designer and help people across the Midlands to create their dream homes'
'I left my marketing job to become an interior designer in Stafford. I trained with a renowned London designer and help people across the Midlands to create their dream homes'
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Weekend|Jan 17
Supporting image for story: 'Breathwork improved my sleep and reduced my anxiety - now I'm teaching others how to benefit as a coach in the Black Country'
'Breathwork improved my sleep and reduced my anxiety - now I'm teaching others how to benefit as a coach in the Black Country'
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Features|Jan 11

More Weekend stories

Supporting image for story: Meet the author from Walsall who wants to teach us how to listen to what animals are telling us
Meet the author from Walsall who wants to teach us how to listen to what animals are telling us
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Weekend|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I started my own cocktail business in Staffordshire and teach people how to craft their own drinks from mojitos to daiquiris'
'I started my own cocktail business in Staffordshire and teach people how to craft their own drinks from mojitos to daiquiris'
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Features|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'
'I started work helping my dad in a West Midlands factory now I make jewellery for footballers and TV stars - Christmas is one of my busiest times'
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Business|Dec 20, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their first Christmas song
'If we can achieve a tenth of Slade's success - we would be absolutely ecstatic': Walsall band The Assist release their first Christmas song
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Features|Dec 13, 2025
Supporting image for story: West Midlands wedding pianist explains how she plays her part making priceless memories - and why Spotify can't compete
West Midlands wedding pianist explains how she plays her part making priceless memories - and why Spotify can't compete
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Weekend|Nov 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: Midlands-based Frank Sinatra singer brings The Rat Pack: Christmas in Vegas show to the region
Midlands-based Frank Sinatra singer brings The Rat Pack: Christmas in Vegas show to the region
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Entertainment|Nov 22, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I fulfilled my dream to open a women's clothing shop in Cannock - now I help women of all ages find clothes they love'
'I fulfilled my dream to open a women's clothing shop in Cannock - now I help women of all ages find clothes they love'
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Features|Nov 8, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I grew up in Wolverhampton now I'm starring in a one-woman play inspired by Edith Nesbit's ghost stories'
'I grew up in Wolverhampton now I'm starring in a one-woman play inspired by Edith Nesbit's ghost stories'
Features|Nov 1, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I started working in landscaping during my school holidays in the West Midlands now I lead a team of five in my own business and I've worked on a McDonalds drive-thru'
'I started working in landscaping during my school holidays in the West Midlands now I lead a team of five in my own business and I've worked on a McDonalds drive-thru'
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Weekend|Oct 25, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I'm living my dream writing cosy crime novels from my home in Wolverhampton'
'I'm living my dream writing cosy crime novels from my home in Wolverhampton'
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Features|Oct 25, 2025

UK News

Supporting image for story: Taoiseach condemns ‘reckless strike’ on peacekeeping base in Lebanon
Taoiseach condemns ‘reckless strike’ on peacekeeping base in Lebanon
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: US bomber that can carry 24 cruise missiles and hit 900mph lands in UK
US bomber that can carry 24 cruise missiles and hit 900mph lands in UK
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Writing will ‘take you on adventures’, Queen tells competition finalists
Writing will ‘take you on adventures’, Queen tells competition finalists
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Meghan’s lifestyle brand ‘ready to stand on its own’ as Netflix partnership ends
Meghan’s lifestyle brand ‘ready to stand on its own’ as Netflix partnership ends
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Rowers begin second leg of sea challenge to raise millions for MND research
Rowers begin second leg of sea challenge to raise millions for MND research
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Drug dealer admits killing vulnerable man who slept beside dogs
Drug dealer admits killing vulnerable man who slept beside dogs
UK News|4 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Man’s ‘disbelief’ after five-year quest for rare book ends in local Oxfam shop
Man’s ‘disbelief’ after five-year quest for rare book ends in local Oxfam shop
Viral news|Mar 5
Supporting image for story: Inventive West Midlands dad turns car into amphibious vehicle by fitting 5ft snorkel
Inventive West Midlands dad turns car into amphibious vehicle by fitting 5ft snorkel
News|Feb 23
Supporting image for story: Charity campaigner flies to America for 3,000-mile ‘tartan trek’
Charity campaigner flies to America for 3,000-mile ‘tartan trek’
Viral news|Feb 22
Supporting image for story: 'I was a shopaholic with £15k of debt - but now I get my dopamine hit from saving'
'I was a shopaholic with £15k of debt - but now I get my dopamine hit from saving'
News|Feb 22
Supporting image for story: Charity offers ‘extraordinary’ opportunity to work in remote part of Highlands
Charity offers ‘extraordinary’ opportunity to work in remote part of Highlands
Viral news|Feb 9
Supporting image for story: What a yarn! Knitting entrepreneur casts off for Atlantic charity row
What a yarn! Knitting entrepreneur casts off for Atlantic charity row
Viral news|Jan 30

World News

Supporting image for story: Kurdish Iranian dissidents deny attack plans but say they would join US invasion
Kurdish Iranian dissidents deny attack plans but say they would join US invasion
World News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Trump rules out talks with Iran as Israel strikes Lebanon
Trump rules out talks with Iran as Israel strikes Lebanon
World News|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Emirates shares major update as it anticipates full return to normal flight schedule in ‘coming days’
Emirates shares major update as it anticipates full return to normal flight schedule in ‘coming days’
News|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'Emergency' protest to be held at RAF base near Cotswolds beauty spot against use of site for 'illegal attacks on Iran'
'Emergency' protest to be held at RAF base near Cotswolds beauty spot against use of site for 'illegal attacks on Iran'
News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'Life has fully returned': Dubai Airport 'busy' with passengers as UAE airspace partially open
'Life has fully returned': Dubai Airport 'busy' with passengers as UAE airspace partially open
News|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: New Foreign Office warning for Cyprus as 'terrorist attacks cannot be ruled out'
New Foreign Office warning for Cyprus as 'terrorist attacks cannot be ruled out'
News|11 hours ago
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